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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

EVERY religious idea, as we'll as every
theological dogma, changes with a
change in our thoughts about God. In
order to know the truth about a great
many other things we must know the
truth about God first. Wecannot know
the truth about ourselves, about the
life we are living now, or the life we
are to live after this unless we know
the truth about God in his relations to
us and to our environment. All the
false religions in the world began in
false conceptions about God. The Pa
gan religions began with the idea that
there must be a great number of gods,
because all the varied aspect of nature
and experience could not come by the
will of one single supreme power. All
Pagan religious thought and worship
were dominated, and their morality in
spired by this idea. To Jewish thought
one infinite Spirit brought prosperity
and peace to the good, and turned the
way of the wicked upside down; one
power ruled in the phenomena of nature
and in the destiny of man. Their
literature is permeated with this con-
ception; their lives, national and indi-
vidual, were fashioned in this moral
matrix. The idea of the divine tran
scendence in the Latin theology is ad-
mitted to have been the inspiration Of
the creeds of Augustine and Calvin.
Under the influence of this idea men
believed themselves to be totally de-
PRAYED beings, fOrsaken of the Holy
Spir it, fit subjects for endless torture.
The doctrine of the Divine Immanence,
in Greek theology, taught the essential
divinity of man and Of nature because
of the indwelling Spirit of Truth and
Love. Thus is furnished to us one
good reason why God should make a
revelation of himself to us; and more
over a good reason for our faith that he
has made such revelation.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

could Charming; and when it was thought
that he better moderate his champion.
ship of Universalism to simple recogni-
ton. To-day it is not so. The explicit
Universalism OF the Christian Life meets
with unqualified approval among Eng
lish Unitarians. 1t rejoiced his heart to
meet so large number of sympathizers
with him in the blessed gospel of love.
We hope Mr.. Spears will extend his visit
to Chicago and also that he may be
heard at the General Convention in New
York this week.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22
UNIvERsALIsT PUBLISHING HOUSE.

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the
commencement of the business of the
Publishing House will be observed with
appropriate exercises at the Shawmut
UniveI salist church, Boston, Thursday,
October 81, afternoon and evening.
At 8 and 7 P. NJ. public exercises will
be held in the church auditorium. Rev.
A. A. Miner, ID. D., who has been presi-
dent Of the corporation since its organi-
cation will preside. Rev. Richard Eddy,
D. d., will read an historical address and
he will be followed with short addresses
by some of the most popular and we'll
known clergymep.
From to 2 P. NJ. reception will be
held in the vestry, for which invitations
will be issued. There will be music, land a
collation., and no effort spared to make
the occasion enjoyable in every respect.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

THE quarter-centennial anniversary
of the Publishing House in Boston next
week, will he an occasion of great in
terest. The arrangements now max
ing for the anniversary promise an in
teresting series of services, not forget
ting the social element, and the neces
sary and always welcome adjunct of
collation." The Western branch of
the parent stem will be represented on
the occasion. The West, profiting now
so largely by the enterprise of the
House, and having special interest in
all its concerns, welcomes this notable
anniversary, greets with its most re-
spectful bow the celebrating House,
and joins with the East in congratula-
tions on its twenty fifth year of honor
able and loyal service. Shall we have
thousand new names to the list of
THE UNIvERsALIsT in 1883 in honor
Of the occasion ? Let's try for it, West
ern brethren, friends and fellow cit
liens
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

WE print this week an outline of the
proceedings of the Michigan Conven-
tion at Hillsdale, prepared by the re-
Gently elected Vice-President I'll. G.
Dodge, of Concord. Our Michigan cor
respondent will undoubtedly give his
impression of the Convention in a flu
ture letter. The Secretary may also
furnish some documents for publica-
ton hereafter. The editor regrets that
pressing office engagements prevented
his attendance at this interesting ses-
sion of the Convention.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22
PERSONAL.

Rev. J. @. F. Grumbine, the present
pastor Of Syracuse, N. Y, and author of
I" Evolution and Christianity" is anxious
to settle in the West. He is ready to oc-
cupy any Universalist pulpit for one or
two Sundays as candidate.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

The papers of last week announced the
death of the novelist, Dinah Maria Mu
loch Miss MULCH was born in Staff
ordshire. England, in 1926. She was
married to George Lille Craik, an En-
glish critical writer and editor, in 1866.
Her first book, "The Ogilvies," appear
ed in 1849. Her best known books are
probably "John Halifax" "Agatha's Hus-
band" ga Life for Life" and ga Brave
Lady" In addition to these che has
written many other novels, fugitive
pieces and poems. Mrs. Craik was a
widow at the time of her death, her hus-
band having d ed some time ago. Her
demise adds one mo re to the long list Of
eminent names on the death-roll of this
present year. Thousands of readers of
Mrs. Craik's books will feel a sense of per-
sonal loss in reading of her passing
away.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

at Buchtel for other endowments, not
beyond the means of men who are not
accounted millionaires. We venture
to suggest library fund; whose name
shall it bear?
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

THE General Convention will be in
session in New York when this impress
sion of THE UNIvERsALIsT goes to
press. The outlook is favorable for a
large gathering of delegates and visit
ors from the Eastern States, but the
representation from the West we fear,
will be meager. The new railroad reg
ulations forbidding reduction of fares
unless certain attendance is guaran-
teed, operates against all religious bod
les alike. In the present case, the only
reduction that can be secured, without
preliminary arrangements with the Sec
rotary, inconvenient and largely i'm
practicable, is from Chicago to Buffalo
on the lines represented in the Cen
trail Traffic Association. But if the In
terror and the West are not largely rep
resented at New York, the States East
of the mountains will send full delega-
tions, and the attendance will be large in
the aggregate. We go to press without
the usual advance copy of the report of
the Board of Trustees. We cannot,
therefore, outline in any manner the
probable work of the Conventions; no
doubt it will be busy and profitable
session. May it also prove one that will
be felt in inspiring and uplifting infu-
ence during the year, and such as in
every way will prove worthy of the
blessing of the great Head of our
Church. Full reports of all the religious
services and business meetings will ap-
pear next week.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

Mr.. Higinbotham, whose generosity is
equally known to the members of Trim
ity Methodist Church, where his family
worships, spoke briefly, and was hear
tily applauded. Miss Emily Rocks and
Mrs. Thorne then sang duet while
the collection was taken. After which
a very happy address was delivered by
the Rev. Charles Conklin, of the Church
of the Redeemer. The congregation
was dismissed with the benediction by
DIR. Adams.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22
SATURDAY, OCTOBER %, 1887.

WE have right, whatever may be
our sorrows, or Affections, to interpret
them in the spirit and through the
knowledge we have that God is our
Father, we are his children.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

DIR. E. B. WEBB, of Boston, on the
retired list of the Congregational pas
tors, is an earnest opponent of the Ando-
yer policy and of probation after death;
but Rev. d. Webb's old church, the Shaw
NUT Congregational, has pastor. Rev.
DIR. Griffis, who is equally earnest and in
huential, on the other side. Speaking of
the American Board on last Sunday even
ing, he said that the Board is Congrega-
honal, and should be amenble to the influ-
ence of the churches, and added, at has
ornight to be theological tribunal, charg-
ed with suppressing supposed heresy and
giving the standard of orthodoxy, nor
will ever recognize it as SUCH" With
his old pulpit voicing such utterances as
these in this particular crisis, DIR. Webb's
opposition to Andover is the more easily
borne.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

THE little girl has been born long
since that idea started that if there is
no hell a Christian would be justified
in taking his SILL of siD," and she will
die probably before it will be driven out
of some peoples mind. How much sin
it takes to fill soul truly loyal to God
and sympathetic toward man may be
wisely considered by those who make
this time. worn objection to Universalism.
Also how much real virtue there is in an
act prompted alone by fear of personal
harm. The time has gone by when Uni.
versalists can hear and reply to these
things in the spirit Of serene patience
and self-control. They have heard it too
often. This late appearance of an old
mistake proves, al least, that the world
"do move. 1t used to be a favorite ar
gument with the opposers of our faith.
1t must be slightly offensive even in
their nostrils, now, from age and disuse
Let it go down to the oblivion it de-
serves.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

THE letters which we're published
some time ago in THE UNIvERsALIsT
from T. B. Ferguson, Methodist minis.
ter of Waunets, Kan, seem to have stir
red up bad blood in some quarters and
brought to the front certain Rev. J. t.
Millican, who airs his grievances through
a late number of the Universalist Herald.
1t seems that Mr.. Millican saw the letters,
and wrote to Mr.. Ferguson Offering
him some kind brotherly advice" But
as appears from the publication of his
letter, this "kind brotherly advice took
the form largely of an attack on the
members of the Universalist church and
parish at Camp Hill, Ala, charging that
their lives we're such as to throw their
influence against Christianity. He charges
a little school girl with saying "there was
no hell and no devil and she just as
soon lie as tell the truth"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

Rev. ROBERT SPEARS, editor of the
Christian Life, the London organ of
Unitarianism, is now in this country. He
had warm reception at the Publish
ing House, 16 Bromfeld street, Bos-
ton. on Monday, Oct. 3. 1t was the first
meeting of the ministers after vacation
An invitation was extended TO Mr..
Spears to address those present. He very
cheerfully complied. As our readers are
aware, Mr.. Spears is a Universalist as
well as Unitarian, and in noting the
changes which had occurred, he spoke of
the opposition he had met with in years
gone by, because he could not fellowship
Theodore Parker as cordially as he
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

The Sunday-school building of st.
Paul's Universalist Church, one of the
quartet of beautiful church buildings
now in process of erection within ra-
dius of a half mile, was dedicated Sun
day afternoon. The great lantern of
the church is already the most conspicu-
GUS feature in the neighborhood of
Prairie avenue and Thirtieth street,
although the church building proper
will not be ready for dedication before
Christmas. But the Sunday school
building is ready, and it may be that its
speedy completion is due to the fact
that it was built by the benevolence of
two gentlemen whose names, until Sun
day, were known only to few. The
building is located in the rear of the
church, and is reached by paved pas
sage way through the beautiful loggia
at the corner of the building. 1t is a
long, lofty room, of Romanesque archi-
lecture, and no expense has been spared
to suit it to it's uses. Along the side,
on the ground floor, are infant and
Bible class rooms, which can be shut off
into separate apartments by partitions
which roll up like the lid of desk. A
gallery makes the circuit of the room,
excepting the space to be occupied by
the organ of the church, and can be
shut off into separate rooms or become
part of the auditorium at will. These
rooms will be used as ladies' parlors and
work rooms, and are connected by a
dumb-waiter with the kitchen in the
basement, so that collations may be
served when desired. The timbers in
the great arched roof are handsomely
stained, neutral-hued carpet covers
the floor, the building is heated by
steam and lighted by gas, will seat 600
and cost about $4,000.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

J. S. CANTWELL, D. D., Editor.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

FIELD AGENTS:
REV. ]. W. McMAsTER. s. s. WILLIAMS.
National Republican., 1887-04-08

shops now having poor or no railroad facili-
ties. In all the elements to make it an In
dependent through and local railroad route,
1t has not its equal In natural and durable
resources on the face Of this wide earth.
II there shall be constructed ten more new
railroads from the Atlantic seaboard to the
west, and they will soon be required, their
tendency will be to add passenger and
freight traffic to this central route.
The business people, the factories, mills,
furnaces, stores, shops, mechanics, farm
ers, and persons who own property along
and near the route, whose business and
property interests will be doubled In value,
can well afford to subscribe to the stock to
grade and bridge the way; when the means
can readily be secured on Its twenty year
per cent. bonds to track and equip the
road. That portion Of the road from Gov
ington along the west base of the mountain
to Healing Springs, Is miles, Hot Springs,
3 miles, Warm Sulphur Springs, miles, all
easy grading, with no streams TO cross, and
the s mile branch to Clifton Forge, and the
so miles from the south end of the Long
bridge to Luray Caverns, with no expensive
bridges to build, should be first constructed,
as every mile will pay revenue as fast as
IL 10 completed. The intermediate portion
delay.
1t is safe to say that 100 persons interested
in business aud property on and near the
route, can subscribe 5000 each, probably
some more and some less-maklng $500, 900;
500 persons who can subscribe an average
Of 81 900 each, making $500, 900; 1000 per-
sons who can subscribe 5000 each, making
$4,000 and 5000 persons who can sub.
scribe 500 each, making $500,0O0; and in
all, $1,700,0OO; and each subscriber can
easily pay 10 per cent. of his or her subscrip-
tion every three months. A laboring per-
son can easily pay $40 or $50 on his or her
800 or 5000 subscription-as the case may
be-every three months. The subscribers
in each county should appoint person to
take their 10 per. cent. payments every
three months, as the work on the grading
and bridging progresses, who would pay
the money directly to the mechanics and
laborers for work and material.
There are over 10000 persons directly In
terested In business and property to the
extent of 800 to 81, 1000 each, whose values
will be that much advanced by the con-
structioD of this central railroad; and they
can readily contribute the means in small
| quarterly payments, TO grade and bridge the
way, when the money to track and to equip
| year per cent. bonds. BY adopting such
course this important double track cen
tral railroad may be built and controlled by
the people living along its line, and whose
interests are identical with the success oil
the railroad; and thus carry out to some
extent the principle Of co operation, whicl
is becoming somewhat popular Throughout
the country.
A careful examination OF this matter viii
convince any thoughtful business person
that this gigantic enterprise may be under
taken and accomplished on the simple ant
practical plan above outlined.
L. BINGHAM,
Attorney.at-Law, Washington, d. G.
National Republican., 1887-04-08
His inheritance.

Gentlemen, am fully convinced that the
majority of diseases which aiilict humanity
are hereditary. The parents have eaten sour
grapes and put the children's teeth on edge"
This was my Inheritance: scrofulous condi-
tion OF the whole body resulting in catarrhal
affection in my head and all the membraneous
parts of my body. became nearly deaf and
blind; the chords Of my neck became con.
tracted so that could not move my neck with
out pain. Dyspepsia followed, so that the least
and lightest food gave me great trouble. /
became weak and emaoiated, but had no Or
ganic disease. tried everything that medical
skill could suggest, but without avail. Three
years ago went TO the gulf coast with the ter
rible eruption broken out on my face and body.
When warm weather came had the most ter
rible irritation of the skin. Inthe midst OF my
sufierings Swifs Specific was suggested. With
grave doubts. and almost without hope, ]
yielded to the demand OF my friends.
began by taking the largest prescribed dose
This brought the poison rapidly to the surface
on my entire body. My legs swelled so that
could not stand on them, and lay in bed
about three months. ] was one sheet of mat
terlng sores. l suffered terribly from the Itch
ing produced by the medicine. l stood 1t as
long as / could, and would stop for few days
and then commence again. Finally the sores
dried up and was out again. A year ago the
eruption appeared on my head, completely GOV.
ering It, and was very painful. / went back to
my former deliverer, s. S. s. Now l have but
two small sores on my head but give mo no
pain. My general health has constantly i'm
proved, and can eat almost any kind OF food,
and can sleep well at night, am an accounts
ant, and am able to perform large amount OF
work daily in the office. weigh now l6G
pounds, and my face is free from eruption and
National Republican., 1887-04-08
HIGHER VALUES.
The Stock Market Strong and Prices
Better-The Interstate Ruling.

The Stock Market Strong and Prices
Better-The Interstate Ruling.
NEW York, Apr. 7.-The stock market to.
day, though exhibiting decreased volume of
business done, was again strong, with higher
range of values throughout the day. The
heavy sales for realizations were again con-
tinued, but the action of the interstate CON-
missioners in suspending for ninety days the
long and short haul clause among the southern
roads was accepted by the street as evidence
Of desire upon the part of the commissioners
not to interfere with established prosperity.
The published utterances OF MIR. Gould were
also made the basis for considerable buying.
Boston and London were free buyers of their
The coal stocks were again prominent in
the market, but their relative Importance was
generally strong at the opening, at advances
over last evenings closing prices, which
ranged up to 70 per cent; A few stocks were
cent The entire market was strong ih the
early dealings, though advances were confined
to fractional amounts except In few Of the
specialties, The market then became quiet
that time there was renewed buying, especi-
ally among the grangers ana trunk line stocks,
with 81; Paul as the special feature. the latter
but in the last hour again yielded, and the
close was rather heavy, at fractional conces-
sions from the best prices reeched.
Money on call has worked harder. ranging
from to i5; last loan at 0, aud offered at 5.
Actual business at 4S5 to 1851 for 60 day bills
and is6la to 1867 for demand. Posted rates, 4s6
TO ASS. Government bonds have been dull but
firm. State bonds have been quiet and firm.
Treasury 16aslssSssSesss-coin 1aa sss 1885, ?596l
The following were the closing bid quota
tions:
Ss,. 100; IS, .129; AZ COUP, ITO; Pao.
Gs OF %, 1854 D. @. $685. l9ON Ga: 7s, losl9
s. M , IS y Tenn Si * 4 sS s. iS ESns
DO. 5s, 1O21si Va. Is, As; do. consuls X N. q,
ll6; D. & r, q. 1st, sl1S5i H., k. & T., 1925
Northern Pac. LIST, lls; do. Cd l05; North
Testern cons, cons, 1924 do; debsnture, ,o llei y
I, ,Chigo & Pac. list. 100; South Pac. LIST, iii
T, p. r.. G. Il Co.. "A; Union Pac., LIST, M;
West Shore, 1903; Adams Express, ,ii8;
Alton 4 4. H., "a; do, pref, So; American
Ex., io9i Bos. Az !, pref, 90! D, g; &R. n; 5oi
4O1Sj Ches. 4 Ohio, 7; Chicago & Alton, li5; do
Con Coal, POI Del. 4 Hud., iOij5; Del. & L.,
lsI9s Denver & r. G., 8ll1; Erie, Si7s do pref.
HiS& HS&as E0Ff Tex wssyim s IN 5 Cen Hf!e5 Ih Esn, alS
95zk; Lui. MASH, 0slS; Mari, & Con-, 1851; NJ
Pac, ioszzSs; Mob so, n; Mar, 4 g.. .187; N,
Chat. sGs N. J. Central, 77994i NIX, & W. pref,
MA NSEtne5n ,9p psG dSS SrSs d. Sef
pfefsa Ohio MISE, ssi I'd do. % pref t' S8; Or. Or.
Nav, 102; Pae. Mail, 5754 Pittsburg, 1885,
BBsSainESo Bsa &c., a Rock Ei'h H. ISL s AI'g Z RICH f.
iFsa % S 9i' do. PIE Sis ,'' is R''' s iiFp Fsa +
National Republican., 1887-04-08
PROPOSALS.
DRoPosAIS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE
l. PoSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT AND POS
tai SERVICE.
PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Apr, q, 1857.
Sealed proposals will be received at this de-
partment until SATURDAY. THE 7rH
of MAY, 1887, AT II O'CLOCK NOON, for
furnishing wrapping paper, wrapping paper
for facing. slips twine, letter scales, postmark-
ing and rating stamps, rubber stamps. cancel
Ing ink, pads, paper, envelopes. rubber goods,
pens, penholders, pencils, inks. mucilage.
glass goods, rulers, folders, articles OF steel,
rubber erasers, books, typewriter supplies,
and miscellaneous stationery, in such guanti-
ties of the different articles, respectively aud
at such times and from time TO time, as they
may be ordered. during the fiscal year begin
ming July ], 1887, and ending June 80, 1883, for
postal service.
Blanks for proposals, with specifications
giving detailed statement OF the requirements
to be met in respect to each article. aud also
the estimated quantities probably to be re.
quired of each, and giving full instructions az
TO the manner Of bidding and conditions to be
observed by bidders. will be furnished on ap.
plication TO the Superintendent of the Divi-
sion Of Postoiiice Supplies, Postotfice Depart.
ment, Washington, d. c..
The Postmaster General reserves the right to
reject any or all bids, to waive technical de-
iects, and to accept any part OF any bid and
reject the other part.
WILLIAM +. Villas.
Postmaster General.
National Republican., 1887-04-08
PROPOSALS.,
DRoP0sALs FOR MISCELLANEOUS SUP.
IL PLIES.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Apr. Q, 1887.
Sealed proposals will be received at this De-
partment until THURSDAY, THE 9TH OF
MAY, 1887, AT IL O'CLOCK NOON, at which
time and place they will be opened In the
presence of bidders or their authorized agents
or attorneys, for doing the necessary painting
in the Department; for winding and keeping
the clocks In repairs, and for furnishing such
coal, wood, ice, carpets, chairs, cotton cloth
for map mountlngl, soap, closet paper, mat.
ches, busters, whisk and corn brooms, desk
and waste-paper baskets, and forage, as may
be ordered during the fiscal year beginning
July |, 1887, and ending June 80, 1888.
Bids are also invited for the purchase OF the
waste paper from the Postofiice Department,
Money Order Building. and Marinis Hall.
Blanks for proposals, with specifications
giving detailed statement of the requirements
to be met In respect to each article, aud also
the estimated quantities probably TO be re-
quired OF each. and giving full instructions as
to the manner of bidding and conditions to be
observed by bidders, win be furnished on ap-
plication to the Superintendent and Disburs-
Ing Clerk. Postofiico Department, Washing
ton, d. G.
The Postmaster General reserves the right to
reject any or all bids, to waive technical de-
fects, and to accept any part OF any bid and 70.
WILLIAM F. Villas,
apS-Ht Postmaster General,